Perioperative transfusion and the prognosis of colorectal cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Perioperative transfusion can reduce the survival rate in colorectal cancer patients. The effects of transfusion on the short- and long-term prognoses are becoming intriguing. Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to define the effects of perioperative transfus...

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Main Authors: Qian-Yun Pang, Ran An, Hong-Liang Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-018-1551-y